Health Benefits of Kale

The right protein smoothie or shake will give you the energy you need to boost yourself through a tough workout, or even a regular work day. These kale protein shake recipes can be consumed any time of day, before a workout, after a workout, or even as a meal replacement. As an added bonus, many of these kale shakes have high nutritional value that can boost your immune system and do other good things for your body.

Kale is well known for it’s overabundance of health benefits including but not limited to lowering cholesterol, detoxifying your system, and lowering risk of developing cancer. The 5 main types of cancer which Kale will help lower the risk of developing are bladder, breast, colon, prostate, and ovarian cancer. The Isothiocyanates which are created from the glucosinolates in the kale are what help avoid the risk of cancer. Home grown Kale is even more beneficial due to the fact you can rest assured no chemicals are used to grow it as well as knowing the Kale seeds are non-gmo and cannot harm you in that way. Knowing some of the main benefits of Kale, why wouldn’t you want to try and work it into your every day routine with a simple smoothie?

Kale, Pineapple, and Strawberry Protein Smoothie

This protein smoothie is simple to make, and will provide you with protein, energy, and even an immune system boost. This recipe calls for 3 whole strawberries, ½ of a banana, 3 chunks of pineapple, 1 cup of cleaned, fresh kale, a few ice cubes, 1 scoop of protein powder, and ice cubes. Add all of the fruit ingredients and protein powder to a blender, followed by the ice cubes. Add some almond milk, and blend to your desired thickness. For a thicker protein smoothie, add more ice cubes.

Kale Pina-Covado Protein Shake

This is a delicious protein shake recipe that will yield up to two servings. This shake calls for 2 large handfuls of kale leaves, ½ ripe avocado, 1/3 cup pinapple chunks, 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla tastes good, or you can choose another flavor), 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 1 cup ice cubes. First, add the fruits, vegetables, and protein powder to the blender. Add the ice, followed by the almond milk, and then blend until smooth.

Tropical Kiwi Kale Protein Shake

This is one of many delicious protein shake recipes that are great for any time of day, for an extra protein boost. It is also the perfect protein shake for those avoiding gluten in their diet. This recipe calls for 1 frozen banana, 1 cup of fresh kale leaves, 1 whole kiwi, ¼ cup frozen pineapple orange juice concentrate, 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk, and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. Add all of these ingredients to a blender, and blend to your desired consistency.

Post-Workout Kale Protein Shake

This kale smoothie is the ideal beverage at the end of a tough workout, to help build lean muscle and restore energy. This recipe calls for 2 cups kale, ½ cup frozen mango, 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (or you can try vanilla), and 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Add these recipes to the blender, and blend until they reach your desired thickness.